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2013 Saint George Trek
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 to Thursday, July 25, 2013

General Information

The Saint George Trek is The National Catholic Committee on Scouting’s® high adventure Catholic leadership program for older Catholic Boy Scouts and Venture Crew members at Philmont Scout Ranch. The program brings Catholic high school youth from around the country together with selected priests, religious and seminarians for eleven days of backpacking in the context of a vocation retreat.

Dates and Itinerary

The 2013 Saint George Trek begins on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the participants meet, get to know one another, train, have fun and pray. Then it's off to Philmont Scout Ranch where they will hike the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rocky Mountains. While hiking, they will experience a program that is designed to encourage the integration of morality, values, spirituality, faith, scripture and vocation in their lives as young Catholic Men and Women. Before returning home on Thursday, July 25, 2013, they will be asked to commit their own continued discernment as well as bringing their experiences home to their respective dioceses, so they can become effective peer leaders and role models for their fellow scouts.

Candidate Qualifications/Selection

Each Arch/diocese is encouraged to conduct a search and send one or two top-notch Boy Scouts or Venturers to the Trek. Because the program can only accommodate seventy youth, only two participants per diocese will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Selection of participants is made by the individual Arch/Diocese and should be made on the basis of demonstrated maturity, physical ability, leadership potential and an interest the life of the Church. The earning of Scouting's Religious Emblems and involvement in church, school and scouting activities should be given consideration. Candidates should be emotionally mature adolescents who will be fifteen years of age on or before July 1, 2013, in High School in the fall of 2013 and committed to assist their Catholic Committee when they return home. NO exceptions can be made. They must have the physical health and stamina to backpack on the mountain trails of Philmont. A female crew is planned pending sufficient female registration. The Saint George Trek is a one-time only experience for youth. Previous youth participants are not eligible.

After the (arch)diocesan selection process has been completed, a YOUTH PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FORM, (completed by the scout) an ARCH/DIOCESAN AUTHORIZATION, (completed by the sponsoring Arch/Diocesan Catholic Committee), and $200 deposit for each participant are submitted to:

Nancy Watts
National Catholic Committee on Scouting
P. O. Box 152079
Irving, Texas 75015-2079

Forms:

  • Participant Registration Word PDF
  • Philmont Height & Weight Requirements Word PDF
  • Philmont Medical Form Click here (All four parts required)
  • Diocesan Approval Word PDF
  • Diocesan Scholarship Request Word PDF

Fees

The 2013 fee for the Saint George Trek is $875.00 per participant.

The fee covers:

  • All Philmont Scout Ranch fees
  • All other lodging
  • Food
  • Chartered bus travel

Not Included in Fee

  • Transportation to and from Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Normal personal expenses

Fee Schedule

  • A $200.00 deposit fee per participant, payable to NATIONAL CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING (NCCS) must accompany the application. Add to Check Memo Field: Acct # 67017 – 4810
  • October 1, 2012 - $ 225.00;
  • December 1, 2012 - $ 225.00.
  • Final payment, $ 225.00 is due February 1, 2013.

NOTE: Philmont has a policy that all fees are non-refundable. NCCS will refund all fees paid if it is able to fill the vacancy with another participant.

Financing

The Arch/diocese is expected to underwrite Registration costs for participants. Financial assistance is available. Arch/diocese must submit the scholarship request form for financial aid consideration. Grants will be made on the basis of demonstrated financial need and first come basis.

Funding

The Saint George Trek is funded by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting® and the United States Delegation of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.

Questions may be addressed to:

For Program:
Fr. Gerard Gentleman – Director
frgerard@holyfamilyparishny.org
(516) 938-3846 ext. 307
Holy Family Church
17 Fordham Avenue
Hicksville, NY 11801

For Logistics:
Chris Manning – Logistics
2shields@aerosurf.net
951-834-7067
32129 Corte Carmona
Temecula, Ca. 92592